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The Versatile Labrador Retriever (The Pure Bred Series) Hardcover – June 1, 2004

by Nancy Martin (Author), Marianne Foote (Editor)

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Includes information on: Origin; Breed development in England; the English standard; the Labrador as a field dog; the Labrador as a show dog; the Labrador in obedience and tracing; the Labrador as a service dog; breeders and kennels in England; basic genetics; the three colours; Labradors in other countries; becoming a breeder; the stud dog; the bitch and her puppies; nutrition for puppies and adults; outstanding winners; top producing sires; best producing dams.

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Series: The Pure Bred Series
Hardcover: 144 pages
Publisher: Doral Publishing; First edition (June 1, 2004)
Language: English
ISBN-10: 0944875319
ISBN-13: 978-0944875315
Product Dimensions: 9.3 x 6.3 x 0.9 inches
Shipping Weight: 1.4 pounds
Average Customer Review: 4.0 out of 5 stars See all reviews (5 customer reviews)
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Best new book on the Labrador Retriever

By A Customer on June 2, 1997

Format: Hardcover

In my opinion, this book is the best of the books on this breed published in the last 5 years. It is an extremely comprehensive book. People deeply interested in the breed would probably appreciate some of its points more than those who are "just looking."

In particular, this book has a lovely, detailed overview of what exactly we do know about the development of this breed in the 18th and 19th century. She does not attempt to formulate a single theory out of the information, but presents it, contradictions and all.

This book also goes over the basic show and field history, as one would expect of these types of books. But in addition, there are detailed chapters on the <i>versatility</i> of the Labrador Retriever. Extensive chapters on Search and Rescue, Narcotic detection, Guide dogs and the amazing variety of other things Labrador Retrievers can do. Sports are covered as well -- there are chapters on obedience, tracking and flyball.

There are also some extensive chapters on health problems in this breed.

The book is very well edited, cohesive and comes highly recommended for those who are seriously
interested in the breed. The only way to improve
this book would be to add more pictures (of which it nevertheless has a decent sampling of).

As you can tell, I enjoyed it quite a bit.

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Very informative and accurate.

By A Customer on August 21, 1998

Format: Hardcover

This book was recommended by the breeder whom I acquired my Labrador companion. I found this book to be very thorough and precise. Some of the text did become overwhelming for an average fancier such as myself. Overall, this was a GREAT material for those who truly loves the breed!!!

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really main about show dogs, not versatility

By Just Me on August 22, 2012

Format: Paperback

From the back cover: Nancy A. Martin is a highly respected breeder and a long time member of the Labrador fancy. As a judge and the author of "Legends in Labradors", Nancy brings her many years of experience to the task of writing this comprehensive book. She has been active in a number of clubs and currently holds membership in the Labrador Club of England and also the Midland Counties Labrador Club of England.

Table of Contents:
Section 1 - History
CH 1 Origin ... 3
CH 2 Early England ... 12
CH 3 Breed Development in England ... 16
CH 4 Breed Development in the United States ... 26
Section 2 - Definition of a Standard
CH 1 The English Standard and the U.S. Standard ... 35
CH 2 Form Follows Function ... 45
Section 3 - The Versatile Labrador
CH 1 The Labrador as a Field Dog ... 55
CH 2 The Labrador as a Show Dog ... 75
CH 3 The Labrador in Obedience and Tracking ... 81
CH 4 The Labrador as a Service Dog ... 91
Section 4 - Breeders and Kennels
CH 1 Breeders and Kennels in England ... 101
CH 2 Breeders and Kennels in the United States ... 125
Section 5 - Labradors in Other Countries
CH 1 Australia ... 167
CH 2 Belgium ... 173
CH 3 Canada ... 177
CH 4 Finland ... 189
CH 5 France ... 199
CH 6 Netherlands ... 203
CH 7 New Zealand ... 207
CH 8 Norway ... 215
CH 9 South Africa ... 219
CH 10 Sweden ... 223
Section 6 - The Basis of Heredity
CH 1 Basic Genetics ... 233
CH 2 The Three Colors ... 247
Section 7 - Becoming a Breeder
CH 1 The Stud Dog ... 259
CH 2 The Bitch and Her Puppies ... 269
CH 3 Nutrition for Puppies and Adults ...Read more ›

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Highly recommended

By Stuart McConnell on September 7, 2015

Format: Hardcover Verified Purchase

Absolutely fabulous book

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The name sounds good, but the book is not a nice one

By A Customer on January 28, 2000

Format: Paperback

First of all I decided to buy this book because I red lots of good thing about this book on other forums.
Unfortunately this book wasn't as well. My main problem is the history : there are 10 pages about the early origin of the breed. You can read 4 versions, but all different, so it is not usefull. There is only 24 (eleven) pages on the english history in this 320 page book ! There are only a few old photos, but there are tons of photos about the today labradors. After the usa history there are 30 (!) pages nothing but photos ! But why ? If i want to buy a book with nothing but lab photos i choose an other one !
There is only 5 pages about the show scene with usa lab photos. But dont expect any usefull info here, no advices about how to show your dogs, no "tricks", there is nothing about how to set up your lab to the show, and so on.
Also, there are lots of unusefull pages about general dog stuff, what can be usefull for a doctor, but not for a breeder/owner. And there is only some sentences about the real breeding, with no photos, as usually.
The book is missing a good description about the labs (why choose this dog, are they good with the ppl, etc).
And the biggest problem : this book is very usa-type book. If you like the very-very easy to read books, with 90% usa infos, and very limited english informations, this is a book for you. But if you want a real lab book, i recomened to choose a different one.

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